They don’t want him in France or abroad

In 2017, Emmanuel Macron became President of France Driven by society’s dissatisfaction with traditional parties. Only six years have passed since then, a short period, however, a very long one in politics.

And any unpopular action, any controversy or any controversial decision can affect popularity Elected position. For example, it lasted 45 days Liz dress As Prime Minister United Kingdom In 2022.

A few months ago, Macron re-examined his term for another five years and then comfortably prevailed. Far-right Marine Le Pen (58.5% vs. 41.5%). But beyond this particular victory, the president’s relationship with French society has always been there It was a bit of a fluke.With constant ups and downs.

is in memory The Great Yellow Coat Protest or controversial reforms etc That is pension They called thousands of people to the streets and expressed their anger. A government is always in the range of being maintained over time because the main alternative is a A far-right executive A red line for goals.

Macron knows Go into that tense environment It is very active in permanent internal and international politics. After withdrawing the active policy Angela Merkel in Germany, has emerged as a prominent EU leader, making his voice heard at international summits and global forums. Along with his great charisma, he knows how to create a very powerful image.

But it is possible that we are living now One of the most tender moments In national and international politics since his arrival at the Elysée Palace.

According to recent studiesOnly 30% of French people approve of his administration68% feel that they are not working properly. These figures are far from over He has a 55% approval rating In his first months in office and very close to that 24% in 2018, his lowest point in his history as president. What is perceived is Degradation of society With four more years left in government, towards his image. A period that can be very long.

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Other surveys, Morning consult is in the caseThey carry Statistics show 23% approval, One of the fewest of all leaders on the planet.

Review in Africa

And what he had previously compensated international forecasting, Now he doesn’t get it. The European Union is at a moment of maximum economic impact, Many countries are on the verge of recession and the relevance of 27 is losing importance in the global scenario China or India They take up more and more space.

Because of colonialism, France always has Africa has a lot of influenceBut in recent months the French president has been meeting with A Growing rejection. It is significant Morocco Macron later rejected the offer Severe earthquake Experienced that recently. Other surrounding countries like Spain or United KingdomYes, they were welcome.

Their multi-country tour in early 2023 also didn’t go well, as there were uproar and tensions in the country. Gabon or Democratic Republic of Congo. In the latter, he also drew criticism from his president for “French paternalism”.

So, at the same time, in France, it continues to lose favor, now in some Fictitious parliamentary elections It will be a third political power, which will not be able to play the active and influential role it has until recently at the international level.

Can he change this situation? This does not seem simple, as the normal thing in politics is the number of elected officials Deteriorating As time goes on. with possible Economic crisis With so much time still on the horizon and the end of his tenure, a comeback that almost no one believes in seems complicated.

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